The All India Management Association (AIMA) has announced the MAT December 2026 exam date for both modes of the Management Aptitude Test. The Paper Based Test (PBT) will be conducted on December 20, 2026, while the Computer Based Test (CBT) will take place on December 27, 2026. Registration is open on the official website, mat.aima.in, with the last date set at December 14 for PBT and December 21 for CBT. Candidates can apply for either mode or for both, and AIMA will release separate admit cards for PBT and CBT.
PBT vs CBT: Schedule at a Glance
| Event | MAT PBT | MAT CBT |
| Registration Last Date | December 14, 2026 | December 21, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | December 17, 2026 | December 24, 2026 |
| Exam Date | December 20, 2026 | December 27, 2026 |
MAT December 2026 Application Fee
- PBT only: ₹2,300
- CBT only: ₹2,300
- PBT + CBT (both modes): ₹4,000
How to Apply for MAT December 2026
- Visit the official AIMA MAT website, mat.aima.in.
- Click on the MAT December 2026 registration link and create your account.
- Fill in your personal, academic and contact details.
- Choose your test mode (PBT, CBT or both), preferred exam date and test city.
- Select the management institutes to which you want your scores sent.
- Upload the required documents and pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
MAT Exam Pattern
The pattern is the same for both PBT and CBT. The paper has five sections, each with 30 questions. Since the two modes are held on different dates, the question papers will also be different.
Eligibility
AIMA has not set any minimum percentage requirement for appearing in MAT. Graduates and final-year students of any discipline can apply.
Admit Card
AIMA will release the PBT admit card on December 17 and the CBT admit card on December 24. Candidates should check all details on the admit card and report any errors to AIMA before exam day. PBT candidates should carry a blue or black ballpoint pen to the centre.
